PHILADELPHIA — Dominick Barlow started for the 76ers for the eighth time this season Tuesday night against the Washington Wizards.

Four of those starts have come next to Joel Embiid. Four, including Tuesday, were next to Andre Drummond. With the in and out of the frontcourt all season, Barlow’s adaptability around bigs of varying skillsets has been noticeable, particularly for a young guy on a two-way contract.

Barlow hasn’t been immune to the injury malaise that comes standard with a 76ers contract, missing nine games with an elbow laceration suffered in the Oct. 10 win over Charlotte. But Embiid’s status is a nightly mystery.

Drummond is playing through a knee issue. Adem Bona missed five games with an ankle sprain. Trendon Watford is on his second leg injury of the young campaign. So

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